Behind the Meaning of “In My Daughter’s Eyes” by Martina McBride

Martina McBride’s catalog is rife with tear-jerking, yet inspirational songs. From songs about heartbreak, to songs about abuse, to songs about the universal sisterhood of women, McBride’s music cuts right to the heart. One particularly affecting song is “In My Daughter’s Eyes.” Uncover the meaning behind this emotional tribute, below.

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Behind the Meaning of “In My Daughter’s Eyes” by Martina McBride

In my daughter’s eyes
I am a hero
I am strong and wise
And I know no fear

A mother’s love is unlike anything else. Because of that, it has been the subject of many songs throughout the decades. All of them are powerful, but “In My Daughter’s Eyes” is especially so. In the opening verse, McBride sings from the perspective of a mother who longs to be seen in the way her daughter sees her: strong, wise, and unafraid.

From the mother’s perspective, it’s her daughter that encompasses all of those attributes. But the truth is plain to see / She was sent to rescue me, she sings.

But the truth is plain to see
She was sent to rescue me
I see who I want to be
In my daughter’s eyes

In my daughter’s eyes
Everyone is equal
Darkness turns to light
And the world is at peace

The bond between a parent and a child is hard to describe, but McBride does so eloquently here. She calls it a miracle, a reason to believe, and a reflection of who I am and what will be. If you can keep your eyes dry while listening to the final verse of this song, kudos to you.

The final verse speaks about how that bond lives on after a parent passes on. One look at the YouTube comments for this song, and you’ll see just how effective it is in soothing those wounds. Moreover, if you’re looking for something to bring you together with your own mom, this song certainly does the trick. Revisit this McBride hit from 2003, below.

This miracle God gave to me
Gives me strength when I am weak
I find reason to believe
In my daughter’s eyes

In my daughter’s eyes
I can see the future
A reflection of who I am and what will be
And though she’ll grow and someday leave
Maybe raise a family
When I’m gone I hope you’ll see
How happy she made me
For I’ll be there
In my daughter’s eyes

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